Florissant police ask for help identifying bank robbery suspect

Police say the suspect entered the Regions Bank in the 1100 block of Shackelford shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday.

The suspect announced the robbery while holding a handgun, and used his hand to cover part of his face. He fled the scene on foot, traveling south on Shackelford with an undisclosed amount of cash.

No one was injured.

The suspect is described as a black male in his 20s with a medium build. He stands approximately 5'6" to 5'8" tall and has short hair. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored coat, a coral or pink colored dress shirt, a tie with white stripes, and glasses. He also had a black bag hanging from his shoulder and carried an umbrella.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect should call Florissant detectives at 314-831-7000.